August Bank Holiday Weekend Breaks and Short Breaks

The end of August Bank Holiday is your last chance to make the best of the British summer weather on a long weekend break before the Autumn sets in.

August Bank Holiday Cottage Breaks

So why not make the most of the extra long weekend with a cottage self catering break on the coast or in the wonderful countryside. We have over 15,000 self catering cottages, apartments, lodges and chalets that would make a perfect get-away this August whether you are looking for a budget break or a 5 star luxury stay?

If you are looking for some inspiration for this August Bank Holiday check out the some of the self catering accommodation below - including cottages, apartments and lodges - which you can view, check availability and book online.

Start your August Bank Holiday Break Self Catering search right here

Whiteboro Lodge in Teversal, Nottinghamshire, Central England

Whiteboro Lodge, Teversal

Breaks in NottinghamshireCentral England

Whiteboro Lodge self catering accommodation in Teversal, Nottinghamshire sleeps 5. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Whiteboro Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Whiteboro Lodge start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whiteboro Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Bridge Bar in Ardara, County Donegal, Ireland North

The Bridge Bar, Ardara

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

The Bridge Bar in Ireland North has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Bridge Bar does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Bridge Bar start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bridge Bar


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Jackson Cottage in Alnmouth, Northumberland, North East England

Jackson Cottage, Alnmouth

Breaks in NorthumberlandNorth East England

Jackson Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Jackson Cottage start from £360 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jackson Cottage


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Moor Cottage in Rathmullan, County Donegal, Ireland North

Moor Cottage, Rathmullan

Breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Moor Cottage self catering accommodation in Rathmullan, County Donegal sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Moor Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Moor Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moor Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Benview House in Roundstone, County Galway, Ireland West

Benview House, Roundstone

Breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Benview House self catering accommodation in Roundstone, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Benview House start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Benview House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Craigard in Kilchoan, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Craigard, Kilchoan

Breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Craigard self catering accommodation in Kilchoan, Inverness-shire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Craigard does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Craigard start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Craigard


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Daffodil Cottage in Hornsea, East Yorkshire, North East England

Daffodil Cottage, Hornsea

Breaks in East YorkshireNorth East England

Daffodil Cottage in North East England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Daffodil Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Daffodil Cottage start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Daffodil Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Plasmelyn Twt in St Dogmaels, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Plasmelyn Twt, St Dogmaels

Breaks in CeredigionMid Wales

Plasmelyn Twt self catering accommodation in St Dogmaels, Ceredigion sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Plasmelyn Twt does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Plasmelyn Twt start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Plasmelyn Twt


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Croft Cottage in Whitton, Shropshire, West England

Croft Cottage, Whitton

Breaks in ShropshireWest England

Croft Cottage in West England has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Croft Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Croft Cottage start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Croft Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Luxury self catering

Diskins Cottage in Carrowkennedy, County Mayo, Ireland West

Diskins Cottage, Carrowkennedy

Breaks in County MayoIreland West

Diskins Cottage self catering accommodation in Carrowkennedy, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Diskins Cottage start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Diskins Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

 

 

Special offers and Last Minute Deals for the August Bank Holiday

If you want to get away this August bank holiday it doesn't have to cost the earth, whether you are looking for budget or luxury accommodation, there is some great self catering. To get some great last minute Bank Holiday deals and latest availability we recommend calling 0844 847 1143 for a selection of cottages, apartments, lodges and more.

Apartments and cottages are a great get-away at this time of year but if you are looking for a bargain then check out holiday lodges and log cabins which offer superb value for money and a great deal of luxury.

 

Bank Holiday Favourites

If you are not sure whether to start your August Bank Holiday cottage and self catering search here are a few favourite cottage holiday locations, from popular counties to wonderful locations in England, Scotland and Wales, to get you started.

 

Refine your cottage search

We have 9960 cottages, apartments, lodges and bungalows listed which is a huge choice. So if that is feeling a little overwhelming, why not narrow down your search by county using the menu at the top of the page or use our Advanced Cottage and Self Catering Search to select specific accommodation features.

 

Entertainment over the Bank Holiday?

OK, for many just a break to get away from it all is all they want on a Bank Holiday. But, if you want to be sure that should you wish to explore and see things whilst away it is worth checking out our Holiday Attraction finder where we have listed things to do and see including historic houses, castles, cathedrals and garden (we are assuming you can rule out the zoos and theme parks). See Holiday Attractions.

In addition check out our Sporting and Social Events, Festivals and Events, Gardens to Visit and County Show Guide for lots to do and see across the UK this Bank Holiday.

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